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John L. Edlund fonds
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3 cm of textual records. -- 14 photographs
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John Ludvik Edlund, 1874-1957, was born in Norway of Swedish parents, and moved to Claresholm, Alberta in 1904. He worked as a photographer and theatre manager before retiring in 1929 to devote himself to inventing. His inventions included anti-glare headlights, a portable lawn table, airplane cushions incorporating signalling material for plane crashes, a combination travelling bag and life-preserver suit, a sparrow trap, a no-drip faucet, and a fly screen for windows. He and his wife, Karen, had six children, Clara, Mrs. Inar Jensen, Mrs. Arthur Washburn, Carl, John and Edmar.
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The fonds consists of patents and newspaper clippings (1916-1935) for several of Edlund's inventions, and photographs (1905-1918) of Claresholm buildings and events, First World War peace celebrations, and the life-preserving valise which he invented.
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Gift of Clara Edlund, 1969.
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Inventory available. Please consult before requesting material. http://www.glenbow.org/collections/search/findingAids/archhtm/edlund.cfm
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- Edlund, John L. (Subject)
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- English